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Definition of teacup

teacup

/ˈtiː.kʌp/
Plural:teacups
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• noun

1

A small drinking vessel with a handle, typically used with a matching saucer for serving tea.

Example

"She carefully poured the hot Earl Grey into a delicate porcelain teacup."

2

The amount of liquid or dry goods that a teacup can hold, historically used as an informal measurement in traditional recipes.

Example

"The old family recipe calls for a teacup of flour and a pinch of salt."

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Word Origin & Etymology

A compound formed from 'tea' and 'cup', originating in the late 17th century when tea-drinking gained widespread popularity in Europe.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Teacup. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/teacup
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